Operating Room Registered Nurse

Operating Room Registered Nurse (Contract/Temp)

Location: Stamford, CT

Facility: Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)

Schedule: 5x8 Days

Pay Rate: $70/hour

Position Type: Contract / Temporary

We are currently seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse for a contract opportunity at a busy Ambulatory Surgery Center in Stamford, CT. This is a great opportunity for an OR RN who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
• Assess and monitor patients’ vital signs and overall condition
• Assist with patient positioning and ensure patient safety throughout procedures
• Prepare operating room and patients for surgical procedures using aseptic technique
• Observe, check, and monitor all surgical equipment to ensure proper function
• Accurately handle and document specimens
• Complete thorough patient documentation in the center’s EMR system
• Inventory instruments and supplies pre- and post-surgery
• Perform and participate in proper “Time Out” procedures to confirm correct patient and procedure
• Provide basic bedside care and monitor patients throughout the perioperative continuum
• Respond appropriately in life-saving situations according to nursing standards and protocols

• Perform surgical hand scrubbing in accordance with AORN standards
• Select, handle, and pass instruments and supplies during procedures
• Support the surgeon and surgical team as needed

• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room experience required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Associate or Bachelor’s degree)
• Active RN license in the State of Connecticut
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• ACLS preferred
• PALS preferred
• CNOR preferred

• Comply with facility time and attendance policies
• Promote teamwork and collaboration across departments
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Adhere to professional standards and facility policies

• Potential exposure to infectious diseases
• Standing and walking for extended periods (more than half the day)
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting
• Ability to assist with moving patients ranging from 5 to 300 pounds